Million Dollar Arm

Plot Summary
In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) plans to find baseball's next star pitcher. He heads to India to find a cricket player whom he can nurture into a major league star. With the help of a scout (Alan Arkin), J.B. finds teens Dinesh (Madhur Mittal) and Rinku (Suraj Sharma), who haven't a clue about baseball but throw powerful pitches. As the boys adjust to American life, J.B. learns valuable lessons about teamwork and family.

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This is a no-brainer. People could try to make the case for over-the-hill Jake Taylor from "Major League," but Crash is one of the greatest sports characters in arguably the best baseball movie of all-time. While Taylor cried about his bum knees and lost love, the (also) aging Crash hit bombs, sculpted a dumb-as-rocks prospect into a legitimate star, and got a sultry Susan Sarandon to crawl to him just by "playing it cool." Ron Shelton, writer and director of "Bull Durham," is a master storyteller and Kevin Costner's "Crash" Davis is his chef d'oeuvre.

Elliot aka Tom Selleck was a selfish, past-his-prime baseball star sent to Japan to play ball, but overseas he saw the value of camaraderie and became a team-player. Admittedly, the movie is a little sappy in that respect, though, Elliot's raw power, paired with his eventually unselfish play, speaks for itself when picking your Dream Team. Also, that mustache belongs in the hall of fame.

Let's face it, she can flat out swing it. Marla Hooch is nearly passed up by the recruiting scout because she doesn't have the feminine requirements for the all-women league, but superstar Dottie (Geena Davis) stands up for her and gets her on the club. An absolute slugger, Marla was practically the Babe Ruth in the league and rightfully earns a spot on our Dream Team.

It's no secret Benny "The Jet" could straight-up fly having outran the legendary Beast and, eventually, even stealing home with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he also was a man (or boy) of character. He was the undisputed best player among his sandlot teammates for his all-around game, yet he never big-leagued his friends, no matter how less talented they were. He did it for the block and, for that, he's the unanimous decision at shortstop.

Real slim pickings for this one. It came down to no one, Ray Mitchell (who?), and Roger Dorn. While Roger Dorn is the most notable name, it's no secret he was as selfish as they come and a notoriously bad fielder. He got paid, cashed out, and really pissed off his teammates -- though, admittedly, he was a helluva entertaining character. Mitchell, on the other hand, could really hit and was the only bright spot in the Angels lineup prior to the heavenly angels stepping in. Dorn may be notorious, but I'm giving this to the not-so-famous Mitchell.

He's as flashy as he is fast, and as confident as he is persistent, and that's why Willie Mays Hayes is the best fictitious center fielder out there. In "Major League," Hayes has no invitation to spring training, but what does he do? He acts like he's been there before, dressed to the nines. When the organization catches on to Hayes's con, he displays his elite speed and, effectively, steals a spot on the squad. In short, Hayes is the man, and you'd be hard pressed to find a flaw in his game.

This little badass liked his cigarettes and motorcycles, but no matter what you think of his rebellious behavior, the kid could downright play. The best position player on his team, Kelly had great outfield range and offensive talent, and was a team player deep down. He inspired his teammates to reach the championship against the Yankees and now he's reached the Dream Team.

First, he was a star pitcher, then, he became a slugging sensation; needless to say, Roy Hobbs was a natural. Played by Robert Redford, Hobbs overcame a near-fatal shooting and, subsequently, a dramatic position change to shockingly become one of the best hitters in the game and lead the Knights to the pennant. The movie may have been a little dry and "Hollywood" compared to the book, but Hobbs is still a stud no matter how you cut it.

Chapel was a hard-working, naturally talented, and classy ballplayer, who also was "Crash" Davis's twin brother. While we only see him playing once, (spoiler alert!) he throws a perfect game in his final start of a sure-to-be Hall of Fame career. And, after perhaps the greatest sports achievement of his life, Chapel then babysits a drunk John C. Reilly. Put that all together, and he's our first ballot Dream Team pitcher.

He may have been a loose cannon fresh from prison, but Vaughn had one of the livest arms ever seen on the silver screen. Played by Charlie Sheen, the pitcher dominated after getting glasses and performed big when it truly mattered. He may have his demons, but anyone who wants the ball in the clutch is most definitely a top choice.

One of the most lovable characters (just look at that smile!), Lou Brown is the ultimate players coach. Provided with a bunch of players meant to finish dead last -- some even fresh out of jail -- Brown was able to rally his troops around a shared hatred for the cunning new owner. Getting the best out of his guys, the Indians eventually stuck it to ownership when they went on to win the division.

He may not have any professional coaching experience, but Buttermaker is an absolute legend. Sure, you may see a drunken hooligan who acts like a little league diamond is his personal bar, but I like to see a maker of fine young boys and girls. Despite coming off harsh at times, his unorthodox tell-it-like-it-is approach prepares kids for the adversity of the game and the unfairness of life in this landmark 1970s film. Walter Matthau absolutely nails the role (one of his finest performances) and, ultimately, drives home the point that Buttermaker has plenty of good character beneath his rugged exterior.

The movie is grimly efficient on its own terms, a string of ever more naked calculations. But it looks like a business school opened up and all the marketing grads were allowed to start their own studio.
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